The Veteran's lumbar degenerative disc and joint disease is related to active service, granted.,The Veteran's gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) disability is proximately due to his service-connected left knee patellofemoral syndrome with degenerative arthritis and shin splints status post ORIF left tibia fracture, granted.
The deciding factor: Service connection for lumbar degenerative disc and joint disease was established based on the Veteran's lay statements describing symptoms during service and continuity of symptomatology after discharge. The VA examiner also noted that the Veteran had a history of military duties including carrying heavy loads and jumping from an airplane, which could have contributed to his current condition.,Service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) was established based on the Veteran's lay statements describing symptoms related to medications taken for service-connected left knee patellofemoral syndrome with degenerative arthritis and shin splints status post ORIF left tibia fracture.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar degenerative disc and joint disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 15, 2024
- Citation
- 24012172
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